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Probably one of the smallest countries in Africa both in size and population, The Gambia can boast of a rich and diverse music culture owing to a multi ethnic and cultural society.. More…

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GAMBIAN KORA VIRTUOSOS!!!

Video1:A day-in-the-life of the now-deceased Gambian Mandinka kora virtuoso, Alhaji Bai Konte, shot on location in Brikama. The film was co-produced by Oliver Franklin and Marc Pevar.Video2: Kora master Jali Nyama Suso from the Gambia performs at Falun Folkmusic Festival, Sweden, 1988, after arriving to the venue with motor cycle police escort from airport (2 hours travel). He was scheduled to arrive the day before and with an announced concert waiting the police was helpful. A presidential arrival which he adresses in this song!Produced nu Magnus Bäckström

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Based in Brikama, Jalo Badjie drumming group has over many decades been the source of entertainment at various cultural ceremonies across the country. ..More ...

Kabakel cultural group is another dynamic cultural group playing music of the Jola ethnic group. Kabakel group has travelled wide and far.Click to watch the video …

OTITA cultural troupe of Sukuta was formed about five years ago by a group of young girls. Their aim, to contribute their quota in promoting authentic Mandinka drumming and singing ....More…

KMC Youth Dance group under the leadership of Abdou Njie. The troupe performs at National events as well as local cultural events playing mainly Wollof sabar. Click to watch the video…

New Releases

New releases:Jaliba Kuyateh- Tupi ke jang 2012, OTITA 'londoo' album promo, Omsla feat. Jalex and Ashley, Jaliba Kuyateh 2011, Singateh 2011, Mo Ent 2011, Momodou Blacka, Sambou Suso live feat. Musa Kuyateh, Edi Conta, Chameleon Band, Sambou Suso, Omsla & Isis AShton, Kumba Kuyateh, Isis Ashton, Omsla Baru, Mighty Joe, Rebellion the recaller, T smalls, Black Emperor, Rugi, Flexman, Musa Ngum, Jalex and Jaliba Kuyateh

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